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ThailandUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in forceEmergency
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The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5)
Thailand issued an addendum on 11 June 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/THA/778. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 6 January 2025.
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Live poultry and poultry carcasses under Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015)
Latest notice (G/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.8, 11 June 2026)
The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended. Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) in Cornwall and Yorkshire of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Cornwall and Yorkshire of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.8Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended. Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.7Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from The United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza.
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended. Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of The United Kingdom have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.6Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza
Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follow: (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended. (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.5Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.4Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.3Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.2Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
AddendumG/SPS/N/THA/778/Add.1Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
Emergency notificationG/SPS/N/THA/778Emergency measure
The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5)
The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) in Cornwall and Yorkshire of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtypes H5N1 and H5N5) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Cornwall and Yorkshire of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.
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